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June 21, 2023

EPISODE 17

MARY MACK

Mary Mack is a comedian, musician, and writer from Minnesota and Wisconsin. She co-stars as Jesse in the Hulu cartoon Solar Opposites. Mack has performed at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival, HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards, San Francisco’s Sketchfest, and the Dry Bar comedy series

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A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency), comedian Mary Mack is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts around the country including, Marc Maron's WTF Podcast, The Bob and Tom Show, and The Grand Ole Opry. Mary co-stars as Jesse in the Hulu cartoon Solar Opposites by the creators of Rick and Morty. She’s appeared in Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival, HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards, San Francisco’s Sketchfest, and the Dry Bar comedy series. Mack’s television credits include Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, TBS’ Conan, Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Fox’s Golan the Insatiable, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Last Call with Carson Daly, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. When not touring, Mary spends way too much time and money working on her vintage camper in the woods of Northern Wisconsin. To see where Mack will be next, browse her comedy albums or check out ⁠www.marymackcomedy.com⁠.

Episode Description

Comedian Mary Mack, hailing from Minnesota and Wisconsin, is a sought-after presence on popular radio shows and podcasts including Marc Maron's WTF Podcast, The Bob and Tom Show, and The Grand Ole Opry. She co-stars as Jesse in Hulu's Solar Opposites and has graced prestigious stages like Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival. With a rich TV repertoire including Comedy Central, TBS, Adult Swim, Fox, and NBC, Mary also indulges in restoring her vintage camper in Northern Wisconsin when not on tour.
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Takeaways

1. Society and how we express ourselves through laughter, jokes, music or words.
2. Career transition: Musician to comedian.
3. Advice for young professionals on navigating the challenging path of being an artist, musician, or comedian.
4. Life is about balancing what you say yes and no to.
5. The best "yes" moments are often unrelated to money, but rather about creating cherished memories and finding inspiration for future endeavors.
6. Maintain a diary to record your experiences and be able to share them with others.
7. Keep track of payment dates and maintain a detailed transaction log.
8. Don't take rejections and "no's" personally, as they do not necessarily mean that someone dislikes you.
9. Just mind your own business and focus on your work
10. If you're not doing it because you love that thing, then don't do it.
11. The process of crafting jokes.
12. Occasionally, it's a positive sign when you're in a room where they don't laugh.
13. Audio recording is an effective way to archive at least some of your belongings.
14. No one will know what someone else does if a community is not created.
15. Advice for young professionals who are dissatisfied with their current pursuits.
16. Realizing you're not alone in your experiences can be helpful.
17. Don't miss the live performances of North Star Comedy Hour on June 17th and July 29th.

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